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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.20, 1,780.71 and 1,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.20, 1,780.71 and 1,042.44 is: 1,437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.20 : 1,780.71 = 1,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.20/1,780.71 = 1,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.20x = 1,780.71 × 1,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.20x = 1,856,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,283.33/1,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.64

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